Cephalopods such as octopus and squid evolutionarily diverged from mollusks like slugs and snails. These animals have elaborate compact nervous systems located within specialized arm appendages, which ...

Octopus and other cephalopods are good at hiding themselves—and are inspiring cutting-edge technologies that may help us do ...

Research has traced the evolutionary adaptations of octopus and squid sensing capabilities. The researchers describe for the first time the structure of an octopus chemotactile receptor, which octopus ...

WOODS HOLE, Mass. – Squid, octopus, and cuttlefish – even to scientists who study them – are wonderfully weird creatures. Known as the soft-bodied or coleoid cephalopods, they have the largest nervous ...

Scientists have unveiled a synthetic skin inspired by octopus camouflage that is capable of changing colour and texture, opening up potential uses from robotics to display technologies. Researchers ...

Off the coast of the UK, fishermen and marine biologists are witnessing something not seen in generations. Sightings of the ...

Learn more about the genetics of the vampire squid — a strange species whose genome suggests that modern octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish evolved from a squid-like ancient ancestor. According to a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The vampire squid has long carried a reputation for being a ...

Cephalopods—which include octopus, squid, and their cuttlefish cousins—are capable of some truly charismatic behaviors. They can quickly process information to transform shape, color, and even texture ...

A rare Indian octopus squid, Taningia silasii, has been discovered in the Arabian Sea, marking a significant find for deep-sea research. This second species in the Taningia genus, previously only ...